I believe that the policy of NAR is that real estate professionals should never discuss or re-veal their intentions concerning fees or other competitive business activities with or to competitors.NAR states; “Real estate professionals should never discuss or reveal their intentions concerning fees or other competitive business activities with or to competitors.

So we figured not having one was not causing us any competitive disadvantage.

As an out of town owner, I would do it again.I saw something some time ago, probably on BP, about writing into the contract that if the reason for calling the repairman was tenant caused, they would be billed.

Not reinvesting profits.Bought a duplex with a cottage in the back yard which turned out made the financing very unconventional causing me to have to search for a lender who would do the cottage as a portfolio loan and bear another closing for the duplex.

Basically, you are responsible for any damage caused by tree roots, bad pipes, or other natural wear & tear.

Virtually impossible to get rid of and can cause serious illness, even death in rare cases.

But hey, I'm just mad cause I just did my taxes and realized how much it bites.

Companies like Countrywide and Ameriquest have already been snagged for screwing the customer ... using existing regulations.I also think that the banks are not too concerned about foreclosures because the market is tight.

Well, unfortunately, adding a bath or bedroom does not necessarily add value where an appraiser is concerned, except probably in the square footage.

BTW, in my experience these two faults often cause sellers to discount the most, and yet I've never had a buyer hesitate to buy once I show the documentation of the repairs.I tend to do ALL work myselft, (except some electrical and A/C), since no one else cares enough to do as good a job as me.